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Thursday, August 20, 2015

Mr. Wayne Hogrefe

Lorain-Wayne Hogrefe, 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Age to Perfection Adult Care Home in Lorain, OH.

Wayne was born in Amherst, Ohio on July 18, 1926, to his loving parents, Fred and Frieda (nee: Kunkle) Hogrefe. He attended Amherst schools and resided in Amherst until 1945 when he moved to Lorain for the duration of his life. Wayne married Olga (nee: DeLeonardis) on July 5, 1945 and they started their lives together raising three children. Wayne and his wife Olga met and worked together at Crystal Clear Cleaners prior to starting their own business, Wayne Cleaners in Lorain, OH. He was a member of St. Peter Parish in Lorain, Lorain County Serra Club, German American Club, and several Packard car clubs. Wayne, with his wife, enjoyed attending numerous Packard car events and was honored to receive the Man of the Year Award by St. Peter's Holy Name Society.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Olga Hogrefe; loving daughters, Carol (Richard) Schafer and Jayne (Chris) Werbylo; loving son, Wayne Hogrefe; cherished grandchildren, Jackie Schafer, Casey (Carlton) Phi, Lindsay (Eli) Linger, Shannon (Ben) Colacchia, and Thomas (Laura) Schafer; adored great-grandchildren, Matteo Colacchia, Dominic Colacchia, Addisyn Schafer and two "in the oven"; brothers, Howard (Betty) Hogrefe, Carl (Linda) Hogrefe, and Ken (Gwen) Hogrefe; and brother-in-law, Howard Pressnell.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Frieda Hogrefe; brothers, Paul and Melvin Hogrefe; sisters, Ruth Weiland and Marilyn Pressnell; and daughter-in-law, Susan Kelly Hogrefe.

The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2150 Broadway, Lorain (440)244-1961 on Sunday, August 23, 2015 from 1-6 PM and at St. Peter Parish, 3655 Oberlin Avenue, Lorain on Monday, August 24, 2015 from 10:30 AM until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, Fr. Craig M. Hovanec, Pastor, officiating (meet at Church on Monday). Christian burial services will be held at Ridge Hill Memorial Park in Amherst Twp, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Wayne's memory to St. Peter Parish, 3655 Oberlin Avenue, Lorain, OH 44053. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.

Posted By: RSG Funeral Home @ 7:34:08 PM

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Posted By: Noreen Cooke

So sorry to hear about your loss. What a great guy he was. Our thoughts are with Olga and the family at this time.

Posted on: 8/21/2015 8:40:20 PM


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Posted By: Gary Peterson

Mrs. H., Wayne, Casey, Lindsay, and Shannon, I am thinking of all of you as you process through and mourn the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather, respectively. I was fortunate to have met Wayne Sr., and enjoyed his company very much at those occasions, and especially at the weddings of Lindsay and Casey. I know you have wonderful memories of great times together, and will celebrate his life and accomplishments during your time in Ohio. PS - Casey, Lindsay, and Shannon, please be sure to take special care of our "Boss" while he is away from us. He is our one and only department "Big Man", and we aren't "Born to Run" without his presence among us. Thanks! Gary

Posted on: 8/21/2015 5:02:36 PM


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